# Sherwin Williams Dark Brown

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/dark-brown-sw-7520](https://plan-home.com/color/dark-brown-sw-7520)

Sherwin Williams Dark Brown SW 7520 is a near-black brown with a dry, earthy warmth rather than a cool charcoal cast. In bright daylight, it can read as an almost black wall color, while evening lamps bring out its softened brown undertones. It suits library walls, powder rooms, built-in shelving, or kitchen cabinetry where a deep finish can ground lighter materials. Pair it with creamy warm white, aged brass, honed stone, linen, and medium-to-dark oak for contrast that still feels natural. In a north-facing room, use it on an accent wall or lower cabinetry unless the space has plenty of light.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Dark Brown
- **Color code:** SW 7520
- **HEX:** #6a5143
- **RGB:** 106, 81, 67
- **LRV:** 9.31%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Timeless Color Wall

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 22° Saturation: 36.79% Value: 41.57%
- **HSL:** hsl(22, 23, 34)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 23.58 Yellow: 36.79 Key: 58.43
- **YIQ:** Y: 86.879 I: 19.396 Q: 0.932
- **XYZ:** X: 9.9 Y: 9.355 Z: 6.593
- **CIE Lab:** L:36.659 a:8.273 b:12.255
- **CIE Luv:** L:36.659 u:16.723 v:12.828
- **Decimal:** 6967619
- **Hunter Lab:** 30.586, 4.25, 8.63

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Authentic Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-authentic-brown)
- [Benjamin Moore Mocha Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mocha-brown-2107-20)
- [Behr Moose Trail](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-moose-trail)
- [Sherwin Williams Rookwood Medium Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/rookwood-medium-brown-sw-2807)
- [Benjamin Moore Riding Boots](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-riding-boots-csp-300)
- [Behr Moroccan Henna](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-moroccan-henna)
- [Benjamin Moore Dark Chocolate](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dark-chocolate-csp-270)
- [Benjamin Moore Raisin](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-raisin-1237)
- [Benjamin Moore Auberge](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-auberge-2106-20)
- [Sherwin Williams Brevity Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/brevity-brown-sw-6068)
- [Benjamin Moore Falcon Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-falcon-brown-1238)
- [Benjamin Moore Fresh Brew](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fresh-brew-1232)
- [Behr Double Fudge](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-double-fudge)
- [Benjamin Moore Chocolate Candy Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-chocolate-candy-brown-2107-10)
- [Behr Natural Bark](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-natural-bark)
- [Benjamin Moore Brown Tar](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-brown-tar-2110-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Rockies Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-rockies-brown-2107-30)
- [Behr Coffee Beans](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-coffee-beans)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Swing Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/swing-brown-sw-6046)
- [Sherwin Williams Mocha](https://plan-home.com/color/mocha-sw-6067)
- [Sherwin Williams Dusted Truffle](https://plan-home.com/color/dusted-truffle-sw-9083)
- [Sherwin Williams Tree Branch](https://plan-home.com/color/tree-branch-sw-7525)
- [Sherwin Williams Cobble Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/cobble-brown-sw-6082)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Turkish Coffee](https://plan-home.com/color/turkish-coffee-sw-6076)
- [Sherwin Williams Sable](https://plan-home.com/color/sable-sw-6083)
- [Sherwin Williams Weathervane](https://plan-home.com/color/weathervane-sw-2927)
- [Sherwin Williams Half-Caff](https://plan-home.com/color/half-caff-sw-9091)
- [Sherwin Williams Dark Clove](https://plan-home.com/color/dark-clove-sw-9183)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Niebla Azul](https://plan-home.com/color/niebla-azul-sw-9137)
- [Sherwin Williams Silver Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/silver-lake-sw-9633)
- [Sherwin Williams Riverway](https://plan-home.com/color/riverway-sw-6222)
- [Sherwin Williams Glass Bead](https://plan-home.com/color/glass-bead-sw-6805)
- [Sherwin Williams Morning at Sea](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-at-sea-sw-9634)
- [Sherwin Williams Mount Etna](https://plan-home.com/color/mount-etna-sw-7625)
- [Sherwin Williams Debonair](https://plan-home.com/color/debonair-sw-9139)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.